Cyber Security, Thesis Option, M.S.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the Master of Science program in cyber security will:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts of cyber security;
• Obtain and refine the skills necessary to improve an organization’s cyber security posture;
• Apply theoretical concepts to the practice of cyber security;
• Demonstrate professional skills and behavior.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the Graduate School, including English language proficiency, may be found in the Admission  section of this Bulletin. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• At least nine hours of mathematics and statistics at the level of calculus and above.

Upon the recommendation of the Graduate Dean, students who fail to meet the above requirements may be admitted conditionally pending removal of deficiencies.

Curriculum (30 hours)

Students must complete at least 21 hours in cyber security courses at the graduate level including the cyber security core and electives.

Notes

• Students who have taken CS 3073 may not take CYB 7153  for credit toward the degree
• Students may not take both CIS 4073/BIS 6073  and CYB 7173  for credit toward the degree.
• Students may not take both CS 7473 and  CYB 7223  for credit toward the degree.
• Students may not take both CS 6153  and CYB 7373  for credit toward the degree.